
Bursa Malaysia accelerates higher as tech stocks lead regional rally
Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI surged 16.18 points to 1,748.84 in midday trading, led by technology stocks climbing 2.91% amid positive Big Tech earnings and declining crude oil prices.
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Bursa Malaysia's FBM KLCI surged 16.18 points to 1,748.84 in midday trading, led by technology stocks climbing 2.91% amid positive Big Tech earnings and declining crude oil prices.

CIMB Securities has reaffirmed its 'Buy' recommendation for Padini Holdings Bhd, citing the recent Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission announcement as a catalyst that removes significant uncertainty from the retailer's valuation.

South Korea's stock exchange activated an automatic circuit breaker on Monday after the KOSPI benchmark index fell sharply due to escalating US-Iran tensions affecting global risk sentiment and investor confidence.